Glossary

Even though we do try to avoid using technical terminology across our websites, there maybe times when you may need further help to understand some of the features described on our cars. That's what this glossary is for. Search alphabetically.

Battery - front-mounted

- The typical car battery supplies the source of power for cranking the engine and the charge for ignition. In addition, it can (for a limited time) provide current when the electrical demands of the vehicle exceed the Alternator output. Batteries are usually front-mounted (under the bonnet).

Blue centre console ambient lighting strip

Bluetooth for phone and audio

- Chevrolet MyLink allows you to make calls and listen to audio files via a Bluetooth® enabled device. Chevrolet MyLink can memorize up to ten Bluetooth® devices and 3500 phone numbers, accessible by voice recognition and displayed on the center stack.

Body colour door mirrors

- Depending on the trim you pick for your car, the side or wing mirrors can either be black or painted in the body colour of the car including the side indicator.

Bottle compartment in door panels

Brake assist system (BAS)

- A passive safety feature, BAS interprets the braking behaviour of the driver and - should it detect an emergency situation - automatically applies a much greater stopping force than most driver are able to generate in such situations.

Brakes

- In this very common combination, the disc brakes are on the front two wheels. A disc brake has two basic components: a flat rotor disc that turns with the wheel and a caliper that is stationary. When you brake, the caliper forces its heat-resistant (this is important because of the high friction) brake pads against both sides of the rotating disc, thus slowing/stopping the wheel. These brakes are also ventilated to cool both the rotor and the caliper. Drum brakes are fitted to the rear wheels. As the name suggests, a shallow drum-shaped metal cylinder is attached to the inner surface of the wheel and rotates with it. When you brake, curved brake ""shoes"" with friction linings press against the inner edge of the drum to slow the car down.

Bumpers

- Prevent damage to the main part of the car in the event of a collision. Bumpers are usually painted in the body colour of the car.

When accessing this GM recall site, note that this site shows partner and contact information for US customers, please contact your Chevrolet Sales Partner or the Chevrolet European Customer Assistance Center for information on vehicles homologated for the European Union or Switzerland. Whilst GM will perform all Safety Recalls at no cost to any customer for any GM vehicle, certain Field Actions apply to European and other Region specification vehicles only. Please consult your Chevrolet Sales Partner or the Chevrolet European Customer Assistance Center.

When accessing this GM recall site, note that this site shows partner and contact information for US customers, please contact your Chevrolet Sales Partner or the Chevrolet European Customer Assistance Center for information on vehicles homologated for the European Union or Switzerland. Whilst GM will perform all Safety Recalls at no cost to any customer for any GM vehicle, certain Field Actions apply to European and other Region specification vehicles only. Please consult your Chevrolet Sales Partner or the Chevrolet European Customer Assistance Center.

Images shown include product details referring to the US or Canadian configuration and differ from the European products. Please visit your nearest Chevrolet Partner or use the Chevrolet car configurator to see the available product offering for your market.